Alvin Victor Kollmann, 88, of Collinsville, IL, born November 7, 1929 in Royal, IA, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Collinsville, IL.

Rev. Kollmann served his Lord in many ways.  His first call was to St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort, IL where he served from 1954-1959.  He received a Call to start a new mission congregation in Collinsville, IL where he became the founding pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 1959 serving there for 19 years.  During this time, he was elected Second Vice President of the Southern Illinois District in 1970 and First Vice President of the District in 1974.  In 1976, he became the District President until 1994, at which time he retired.  He also served on various boards and committees in the District and Synod.

After his retirement in 1994, Rev. Kollmann became part-time minister for Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.  Thanks to Rev. Kollmann's dedication and guidance, the congregation is still in existence.  He was very diligent in making hospital and shut-in calls, visiting and calling members on their birthdays and anniversaries, attending the Dorcas Society meetings, voters' meetings, as well as other congregational meetings.

Rev. Kollmann enjoyed his retirement spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He enjoyed all sports and was an avid Cardinals' fan.

Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelin, and his parents, Victor and Elda (nee Schneider) Kollmann.

Surviving are his sisters, Margaret Stripling and Carmen Nielson of LuVerne, IA, and his children, Rev. Dr. Victor J. (Angela) Kollmann of Plano, TX, Sue C. Carney of Collinsville, IL, Dr. Kenneth S. (Sherry) Kollmann of Collinsville, IL, Richard A. Kollmann of Collinsville, IL and David E. Kollmann of Collinsville, IL; grandchildren Jonathan Kollmann, Kristen (Morgan) Puchek, Jaclyn (Alan) Wuebbles, Madeline Carney, Alexandra Carney, Kaitlyn Kollmann, Brian Kollmann; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Calvin Puchek.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home.

Visitation : Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 ^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

Funeral : Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 ^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Victor Kollmann, Rev. Michael Walther, and Rev. Scott Adle officiating.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Collinsville, IL.